The facelifted Hyundai i20 will arrive in the third quarter of this year
Korean supermini gets more safety kit as standard, new colours and ability to receive over-the-air updates
The Hyundai i20 hatchback has received an update, gaining a subtle redesign, new interior technology and enhanced safety equipment, and the firm has revealed pricing and specification details ahead of its launch later this year.
Set for sale in the third quarter of 2023, prices for the Hyundai i20 will start from £20,770 in the UK. Hyundai hopes the updated car will help to revive declining sales for the Ford Fiesta rival.
Three specification levels will be available: Advance, Premium and Ultimate. Advance cars are well equipped as standard, featuring 6in alloy wheels, LED headlights, an 8in touchscreen and a 10.25 instrument cluster, smartphone mirroring and a leather steering wheel.
The Hyundai i20 is also a much safer proposition this time around, with a suite of safety kit including cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, speed warning, lane assist and high beam assist included on entry-level models.
Premium models start from £22,570 and include larger 17in wheels, electric mirrors, privacy glass and automatic wipers, as well as ambient lighting, climate control, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. A larger, upgraded 10.25in touchscreen is also included as standard.
The range is topped by the £24,070 Ultimate specification level, which adds keyless entry, start-stop engine functionality, a wireless charging pad, and a premium, eight-speaker Bose sound system. Plus, drivers will get access to blind-sport collision warning and forward collision assist systems.
Hyundai has also slimmed down the i20’s engine line-up. All cars are now available with a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 98bhp. That means the model is no longer available with a more powerful engine, which previously offered up to 118bhp.
A choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is available. Hyundai is yet to confirm WLTP economy figures for the i20.
The Hyundai i20 was the Korean manufacturer’s third best-selling car between 2021 and 2022, but sales dropped 5% last year. A Hyundai spokesman was unable to confirm if the hot Hyundai i20 N will return but said it will likely return to showrooms at a future date.
Hyundai has treated this regular i20 to a redesigned front and rear bumper, new 16in and 17in alloy wheels and new Z-shape LED lights front and rear.
The low roof profile and relatively long wheelbase have been retained in order to maintain its aerodynamics and sporty stance, Hyundai said.
Elsewhere, the i20 gets three new paint colour choices: Lucid Lime Metallic, Lumen Grey Pearl and Meta Blue Pearl.
Inside, it now comes with more equipment as standard. It gets a 4.1in LCD instrument display, over-the-air map updates, USB-C ports and 4G data connectivity.
Optional equipment remains the same, including a 10.25in instrument cluster, a 10.25in infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging and GPS tracking.
An optional Lucid Lime interior package has been introduced to mark the arrival of the new lime paint colour, bringing redesigned seat fabrics and lime-coloured stitching.
